Mexico announces 20 new protected areas despite budget cuts

Mexico’s government recently announced the creation of 20 new protected areas across 12 states and two coastal areas in the country, covering roughly 2.3 million hectares (5.7 million acres). This follows a series of budget cuts to the nation’s environmental agencies. Officials introduced four new national parks, four “flora and fauna protection areas,” seven sanctuaries, […]

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